When We Fight We Win!

Congratulations to our UFCW brothers and sisters to the south in Houston! Kroger has finally signed the December 2021 Tentative Agreement with UFCW Local 455 in Houston, TX. Next steps are to move towards ratification and work towards securing contracts by majority vote. UFCW brothers and sisters in Southern CA at UFCW 770 have reached a tentative agreement with Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions and Ralphs. This historic agreement is the direct result of member actions, delegations, conversations with co-workers and customers, and ultimately, their decision to fight for the contract they deserve. This member-led deal would not have been possible without the strength of the 60,000 members behind negotiators at the table.

It's never too early for YOU to start preparing for our upcoming contract negotiations. While we are not currently bargaining, staying informed, engaged and holding employers accountable to the CBA you currently have are all important steps to take. Mobilizing and growing our Union strengthens our power and lets employers know we mean business. Talk to new employees and non-members about joining the fight for better wages, work environment, benefits and so much more by joining Local 1000. Have them join here; https://bit.ly/2QtjwFZ

Click the image below to read how the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment is taking action to be a leading role in protecting and advancing the rights of U.S. workers

Important Tax Credit Information

In order to get a full Child Tax Credit and/or Earned Income Tax Credit, don't forget to file your tax return by Monday, April 18th!

Key Facts About the

Child Tax Credit:

Parents can receive $3,000 or $3,600 per child ages 0-17 depending on the child’s age.
Income eligibility: All eligible families can receive the full credit if they make less than $150,000 for a married couple or $112,500 for a single parent in 2021.
File your taxes to get your remaining credit or your full credit if you haven’t gotten monthly payments: Families, including those who received part of their Child Tax Credit as monthly payments last year, can get their remaining Child Tax Credit by filing a tax return this year. If you did not receive monthly Child Tax Credit payments, you will receive the full credit amount when you file your tax returns.
Non-taxable: The Child Tax Credit, including the monthly payments received last year, is a tax cut. It is not income that will be taxed.
Does not affect other federal benefits: Receiving the Child Tax Credit will have no impact on anyone’s eligibility for, or lower the amount of, other federal benefits.
For parents and legal guardians: Anyone, including grandparents, who is a legal guardian may be eligible for the Child Tax Credit.

Find out if you are eligible for the Child Tax Credit here.

Key Facts about the

Earned Income Tax Credit:

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for workers without dependent children is now $1,500:

Previously excluded young and older workers are eligible: The American Rescue Plan made young workers who aren’t half-time students eligible for the EITC for the first time and extended the credit to workers 65 and older.

Income eligibility: Among those without dependent children, single workers with incomes below $21,430 and married couples with up to $27,380 can claim the EITC.